SKU: DCS-7280QRA-C36S-R
Category: Routers & Switches
Availability: 100
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The Arista DCS-7280QRA-C36S-R is a high-performance Layer 3 data center switch router engineered for cloud networking, enterprise core networks, internet exchange points, and large-scale data centers. It features 36 QSFP+ ports, supporting up to 36 x 40GbE or 12 x 100GbE connectivity through breakout configurations, delivering an aggregate switching capacity of 3.84 Tbps.
Built on Arista's EOS (Extensible Operating System) and featuring AlgoMatch™ technology, the switch offers advanced routing, switching, telemetry, VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, BGP, and network virtualization capabilities. Deep packet buffers and high forwarding performance make it ideal for latency-sensitive applications, cloud deployments, and large enterprise environments. The "-R" model includes rear-to-front airflow for optimized rack cooling. Arista announced this model's end of sale in 2021, with support continuing through published lifecycle milestones.
Brand: Arista
Model Number: DCS-7280QRA-C36S-R
Availability: In stock
Minimum order quantity: 1
Maximum order quantity: 1
Listed date: 15th Jul, 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Arista DCS-7280QRA-C36S-R |
| Switch Series | Arista 7280R Series (Data Center Switch/Router) |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mountable |
| Switching Capacity | 3.84 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.44 Bpps |
| Latency | ~3.8 microseconds |
| Ports | 24 × 40GbE QSFP+ + 12 × 100GbE QSFP28 |
| Total High-Speed Ports | 36 QSFP+/QSFP28 |
| Management Ports | 1 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45, 1 × Serial console, 2 × USB |
| CPU | Quad-core x86 processor |
| System Memory | 8 GB RAM (expandable up to 32 GB) |
| Flash Storage | 4 GB flash (SSD expandable option) |
| Packet Buffer | ~8 GB deep buffer architecture |
| MAC Address Table | Up to 768K entries |
| VLAN Support | Up to 4096 VLANs |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, VRRP, PIM, ECMP |
| Layer Support | Full Layer 2 / Layer 3 switching & routing |
| Jumbo Frames | Supported (up to ~9216 bytes) |
| Operating System | Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System) |
| Airflow | Rear-to-front cooling |
| Fans | Hot-swappable redundant fans |
| Power Supplies | Dual hot-swappable redundant AC PSUs |
| Power Rating | ~747W per PSU (1+1 redundancy) |
| Typical Power Consumption | ~419W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Compliance | CE, FCC, UL, EMC certified |
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